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laudable

laud·a·ble
L l

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [law-duh-buh l]
    • /ˈlɔ də bəl/
    • /ˈlɔː.də.bl̩/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [law-duh-buh l]
    • /ˈlɔ də bəl/

Definitions of laudable word

  • adjective laudable deserving praise; praiseworthy; commendable: Reorganizing the files was a laudable idea. 1
  • adjective laudable Medicine/Medical Obsolete. healthy; wholesome; not noxious. 1
  • noun laudable (of an action, idea, or goal) deserving praise and commendation. 1
  • adjective laudable worthy of praise 1
  • adjective laudable Something that is laudable deserves to be praised or admired. 0
  • adjective laudable deserving or worthy of praise; admirable; commendable 0

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Origin of laudable

First appearance:

before 1375
One of the 22% oldest English words
First recorded in 1375-1425; late Middle English word from Latin word laudābilis. See laud, -able

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Parts of speech for Laudable

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

laudable popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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Synonyms for laudable

adj laudable

  • commendable — If you describe someone's behaviour as commendable, you approve of it or are praising it.
  • praiseworthy — deserving of praise; laudable: a praiseworthy motive.
  • creditable — A creditable performance or achievement is of a reasonably high standard.
  • deserving — If you describe a person, organization, or cause as deserving, you mean that you think they should be helped.
  • mean — to intend for a particular purpose, destination, etc.: They were meant for each other. Synonyms: destine, foreordain.

adjective laudable

  • admirable — An admirable quality or action is one that deserves to be praised and admired.
  • impressive — having the ability to impress the mind; arousing admiration, awe, respect, etc.; moving; admirable: an impressive ceremony; an impressive appearance.
  • estimable — Worthy of great respect.
  • excellent — Used to indicate approval or pleasure.

Antonyms for laudable

adj laudable

  • unworthy — not worthy; lacking worth or excellence.
  • disrespected — lack of respect; discourtesy; rudeness.
  • bad — If you say that it is bad that something happens, you mean it is unacceptable, unfortunate, or wrong.
  • blameable — deserving blame; censurable.

adjective laudable

  • despicable — If you say that a person or action is despicable, you are emphasizing that they are extremely nasty, cruel, or evil.
  • illaudable — unworthy of praise; not laudable.

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